Erie

Bernard Dean Ohler, 71, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Fairview Manor with his family by his side, following a brief illness. Bernard's career as a telephone installer started in the U. S. Army and then at GTE. He was a Korean War Veteran and served as President for 17 years for the American Legion Post 773. He shared over 52 years with the love of his life Yang Cha “Mickey” a love that bonds them together forever. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, restoring antique cars and gardening.

Carl Martin Seibert, age 94, of Onalaska, Wis., and formerly of Erie, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Onalaska Care Center. He was born Nov. 2, 1916, in Somerset, the son of Daniel Weston and Cora Madge (Holderbaum) Seibert. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Marie (Anderson) Seibert; daughters, Marsha (William) Bateman of West Salem, Wis. and Karen (Larry) Jernigan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; son, Donald (Theresa) Seibert of Huntington, W.Va.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Anderson of Mesa, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.

EAST SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (AP) ? An autopsy has been scheduled on the body of a 51-year-old man discovered when a fisherman got his hook caught on the body in a creek near Erie. Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook identified the man found Sunday morning as 51-year-old Dennis Merritt. Cook says the body was found near the Route 19 bridge in Waterford Township. The waterway is an outlet of Lake LeBoeuf near French Creek. Cook says the man lived in a motel near where his body was found and was carrying money and identification.

GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press Writer ERIE (AP) ? Former President George W. Bush played messenger for his father, former President George H.W. Bush, delivering a greeting to one of the state's most famous faces. It's not often that a member of the Bush family sees Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, a noted Republican who supported the campaign of the elder Bush, the nation's 41st president. In front of about 1,600 people at a dinner in Erie, the younger Bush said he had been reminded by his dad to "Give my old buddy my best ?

Chrissy Muzia, Erie, and Philip Fortin, also of Erie, have announced their engagement. Miss Muzia is the daughter of Philip and Debbie Muzia, Cairnbrook. She was graduated from Shade-Central City High School in 1997, and in 2001 from Gannon University. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and is a sexual assault counselor for adults and children at Crime Victim Center in Erie. Her fiance is the son of Richard and Judy Fortin, Erie. He is a plumber for C. Carlin Plumbing in Erie.

Gwendolyn Seib and Jacob Vough are announcing their engagement. Miss Seib is the daughter of David and Peggy Seib, Erie. She attended vocational school and is employed as a transcriptionist at Dr. Swantec, Erie. Her fiance is the son of Larry and Melissa Vough, Markleton. He is a graduate of Penn College of Technology with an associates degree. He is employed as an electrical power generator mechanic at Beckwith Machinery Co., Erie. An April 2005 wedding is planned.

ERIE - The Milwaukee Brewers will be holding an open tryout camp on the campus of Mercyhurst College, outside of Erie, Sunday. Pitchers and catchers are asked to report at 9 a.m. while position players are to report at 11:30 a.m.

Jarrod Berkey, Belle Vernon and Therese Berkey, Belle Vernon, had a son on 06/24/2013. Anthony Barry, Erie, and Jean Barry, Erie, are the maternal grandparents. Kevin Berkey, Friedens, and Roxann Berkey, Friedens, are the paternal grandparents. The baby was born at Magee-Women's Hospital

Jarrod Berkey, Belle Vernon and Therese Berkey, Belle Vernon, had a son on 06/24/2013. Anthony Barry, Erie, and Jean Barry, Erie, are the maternal grandparents. Kevin Berkey, Friedens, and Roxann Berkey, Friedens, are the paternal grandparents. The baby was born at Magee-Women's Hospital

Patricia Gail Stevanus, 71, of Rockwood, died May 19, 2013, at Golden Living Center Western Reserve, Erie. Born July 26, 1941 in Somerset, daughter of Weldon Fay and Evelyn C. (Mardis) Livengood. Preceded in death by parents, husband James Robert Stevanus, and brothers Harold and William F. “Brov” Livengood. Survived by son Timothy Stevanus of Erie; grandchildren: Holden Daniel Stevanus and Bailey Nicole Stevanus. Sister: Barbara Poli and husband Antonio of Michigan; niece and nephew: Colleen Annie Beckstead and husband Jeremy and Giovanni Poli; great-nieces, Alexandera and Izabel Beckstead.

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown golfer Kevin McDonald was an “honorable mention” for the All-West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. In the fall, McDonald tied for 13th at the WVIAC Northern Regional Tournament before tying for 14th place and leading the Mountain Cats to a seventh place finish at the conference championships in October. McDonald then tied for second place at the WVIAC Southern Regional Tournament April 1-2. McDonald, from Erie, is a senior at Pitt-Johnstown.

Bernard Dean Ohler, 71, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Fairview Manor with his family by his side, following a brief illness. Bernard's career as a telephone installer started in the U. S. Army and then at GTE. He was a Korean War Veteran and served as President for 17 years for the American Legion Post 773. He shared over 52 years with the love of his life Yang Cha “Mickey” a love that bonds them together forever. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, restoring antique cars and gardening.

Joe Pitt of Windsor, Va., takes aim with his Hoyt Vantage Elite Plus bow while Jeremy Travis of Shinnston, W.Va., and Jacob Van Der Volgen of Erie wait their turns Friday at the 2012 International Bowhunting Organization's World Championships at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The championships are an annual event in which more than 1,300 contestants from more than 20 countries compete for $200,000 in cash and prizes and the title of world champion. More than 330 of these professional archers are from Pennsylvania.

Carl Martin Seibert, age 94, of Onalaska, Wis., and formerly of Erie, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, at the Onalaska Care Center. He was born Nov. 2, 1916, in Somerset, the son of Daniel Weston and Cora Madge (Holderbaum) Seibert. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Marie (Anderson) Seibert; daughters, Marsha (William) Bateman of West Salem, Wis. and Karen (Larry) Jernigan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; son, Donald (Theresa) Seibert of Huntington, W.Va.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Anderson of Mesa, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge was in Erie visiting his mother when he found out about the events that transpired on Sept. 11, 2001. “I had just finished visiting my mother, who was hospitalized at the time,” he said in a telephone interview Thursday with the Daily American. “I was going back home to await a plane coming in from Harrisburg to take me back.” When Ridge pulled into his driveway, state police advised him of the situation. He went inside his Erie-area home, called his chief of staff and made preparations to get on a plane as quickly as possible.

Deacon Frederick and Kathleen Weaver of Erie, formerly of Somerset, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 22, 1960, at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church. Kathleen (Katie) is the daughter of James and Francis Kaveney. She is a homemaker. Frederick is the son of Fred and Helen Weaver and is employed by Highland Tank Manufacturing; St. Peter’s Church and St. Mark’s Church as a deacon. They are former members of St. Peter’s Church.

ERIE — Tyler Thomas, of Friedens, recently participated in the annual 2010 Pennsylvania State USBC Youth Association Championship Bowling Tournament. The scholarship event was held over three separate weekends in Erie and separated contestants into divisions by their average. Thomas competed in Class A, which is for bowlers with an average of 170 and above. He finished in fifth place in the singles division, 8th place in the all-around and 9th in doubles. Thomas is a junior at Somerset.